Living in the 21st century, we are quickly surrounding ourselves with all kinds of smart home devices that can make our everyday easier and more enjoyable. Not everyone needs everything that the market has to offer so let’s have a look at some of the best smart home devices of the last year.
Smart doorbell: Eufy Video Doorbell 2k
Eufy is probably the best smart doorbell camera you can find right now; it works wirelessly, it is very reliable, and the performance is fantastic. It is especially handy if you are renting a place and you cannot just replace the old doorbell; you can simply put it on any surface, and connect it to your router.
Smart outdoor camera: Arlo Ultra
Arlo Ultra takes the outdoor cameras to the next level. It is quite expensive but it comes with a lot of amazing features; it records and streams videos in 4K, has motion tracking, automatic zooming, color night vision, 180-degree field view, connects a 911 call with one click, and much more. Because it is wireless it is also very easily installed.
Smart thermostat: Ecobee with Voice Control
If you like to have complete control over the temperature in your home at all times, a smart thermostat is what you might need. The new model of Ecobee company is a great device and it offers even more features than its predecessor; the installation is very simple, the audio components are more powerful, it has a user-friendly app, and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Smart lighting: Philips Hue Family
Controlling the lighting in your home by clapping them on and off is one thing but with Philips Hue you get to also control the intensity of your lighting and the color. These bulbs work perfectly indoor and outdoor, and the best part with Hue is that is has been around for quite a while now and with Philip Hue Bridge, it works great almost every system out there (from Alexa to Siri).
Smart vacuum: Ecovacs Deebot N79S
There are numerous different vacuums that do not require your help doing the job but Ecovacs Deebot N79D takes the cake. It is extremely affordable, in comparison to some other similar robot vacuums, the battery is very durable, and it supports features like app control, and it is compatible with Amazon Alexa.
Smart kitchen: Amazon Basic Microwave
Amazon Basic Microwave is in the same price range as many other small microwaves but instead of using an app directly, you can simply control it by using Alexa voice command. It is not the most powerful microwave on the market but it does provide features that similarly priced models do not have.
Smart controller: Brilliant Control
Brilliant Control is a wall switch that connects different smart devices through Wi-Fi and controls them. it has a color touch screen, and the user-friendly button allows you to control lighting, play music, set the thermostat, and even see who is at the door. It works with numerous smart home platforms, and it has a built-in Amazon Alexa voice support. It is quite expensive and installing it is not an easy task, but if you are surrounded by smart devices, it just might be a great solution to control them one from one device.
Conclusion
There is a smart device for almost everything you can think of. If you have decided you want to upgrade your home with a few of these devices, all you need to do is look them up, and see if they can provide you with what you are looking for; not everybody needs everything.
